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Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation

Rochester's only non-profit offering
Erie Canal Boat Tours in Pittsford, NY and
Genesee River Boat Tours in Rochester, NY

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  • Saturday, September 27th

Erie Canal Bicentennial Special Event

Join us as we welcome the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief to Downtown Rochester

on September 27th, 2025!

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted!

 Join us on board Riverie as we meet up with Seneca Chief in the intersection of the Genesee River and Erie Canal! $45/passenger includes glass of champagne (Adults 21+)

1:30-3pm Book Here!

30 minute $10/passenger cruises are available on Riverie

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3:30pm

4:15pm

5:00pm

2 hour cruise from 6:30-8:30pm to board Sam Patch or Riverie to view the Fireworks Display!

Tickets are $75/passenger and include a glass of champagne and dessert

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Or join us on shore from Corn Hill Landing!

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Sam Patch Cruises in Pittsford, NY

Give the Gift of an Experience

  • Select Tuesday & Saturday Mornings June-October
From $20
  • All Ages
  • 75 minutes

Sam Patch Kid Cruises

The Sam Patch Kids Cruises are geared towards elementary aged children(K-6) who want to learn more about the Erie Canal!

Each month has activities on board geared towards a theme:
June: I SPY on the Waterways!
July: Happy Birthday America and Erie Canal!
August: Nautical Navigators River and Canal Adventure
September: A Pirate’s Voyage
October: Boo! on the Boat

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  • Saturday, September 27th

Erie Canal Bicentennial Special Event

Join us as we welcome the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief to Downtown Rochester

on September 27th, 2025!

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted!

 Join us on board Riverie as we meet up with Seneca Chief in the intersection of the Genesee River and Erie Canal! $45/passenger includes glass of champagne (Adults 21+)

1:30-3pm Book Here!

30 minute $10/passenger cruises are available on Riverie

Click the time to book your ticket:

3:30pm

4:15pm

5:00pm

2 hour cruise from 6:30-8:30pm to board Sam Patch or Riverie to view the Fireworks Display!

Tickets are $75/passenger and include a glass of champagne and dessert

Book Here!

Or join us on shore from Corn Hill Landing!

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$100

Speaker Series Membership

Unlocking the Past: Navigating the Erie Canal’s First 200 Years Speaker Series takes an in-depth dive into the values, customs, ideas, and creativity that were sparked by the opening of the Erie Canal and the impact this waterway had on the individual and on the collective society of upstate NY and beyond.

This membership allows you to enjoy 4 different speakers and presentations during the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial year!

Memberships need to be used within the 2025 season. All 4 cruises will be validated within the Speaker Series activities on both vessels. Capacity for each presentation is first come, first serve.

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Riverie Cruises in Rochester, NY

CORN HILL NAVIGATION'S BOAT TOURS

Corn Hill Navigation is the 501(c)3 nonprofit operator of the Sam Patch and Riverie Tour Boats. Public cruises and chartered events help to underwrite our efforts to provide field studies on the Erie Canal to thousands of students annually. Our vision is to improve and sustain the Erie Canal and adjoining Genesee River for current and future generations through awareness, education, conservation, and enjoyment.

Our cruises provide unparalleled opportunities to experience history and enjoy a relaxing getaway that showcases the beauty and ingenuity of America’s celebrated Erie Canal.

The Sam Patch & Riverie offer public and student cruises, and private charters tailored to family, friends, and co-workers daily throughout the season. Consider chartering a boat for your private corporate meeting, employee incentive, retreat, or celebration.

In continuous operation for more than 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people of all ages, from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, have experienced the Canal from our decks. Join us for an authentic Canal experience shared by people from all over the world.

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A boatful of excitement awaits!

Experience a historic marvel

The Erie Canal is a true engineering marvel, and a trip on this little replica packet boat is a great way to see it in action. But Evan, our guide, made this a top-notch experience. He cheerfully helped everyone settle in, setting us up with drinks and snacks, as we cruised quietly toward Lock 32 -- then took the mic for a fascinating and funny narration of the canal's mechanisms, history, construction, and impact. We even had time to double back and check out the famous Great Embankment, where Evan busted out a ukulele and led us in singing the Erie Canal Song. Low bridge, everybody down!

– OuterBoroMom, Tripadvisor
Great way to spend an afternoon with family

We were in town visiting family. As the weather was very nice, we decided to visit the Erie Canal on the Sam Patch tour. We effortlessly booked our tickets online with a couple of days' notice. No issue. We did notice the other tours that they provide, namely the wine tasting tour and the sunset tour. Both of those appealed to us but they were booked or only ran on the weekend when we would not be available.

– runner24, Tripadvisor
A really nice time!

We had a really lovely time on the Sam Patch Tour Boat! The crew was really nice, accommodating and knowledgeable. The boat was small but spacious (I’d recommend sitting up near the bow so you can easily see some of the fun) and the snacks and drink options were good (loved the local beer selections). By far, the best part was going through the Lock! This is something that I never though I’d do, or want to do, but so awesome to be a part of! For the money this tour is totally worth it! I also recommend saving room for gelato after the tour at the spot right where you dock 😎

– Amanda M, Tripadvisor
PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT-ESPECIALLY FOR THAT GREAT FAMILY EXPERIENCE

If you’re looking for the perfect experience for a family trip, this is it. 90 minute cruise that I and my 8 and 10 year old grandchildren loved. The crew directed everyone to the front/bow and to the rear/stern at appropriate times so that they did not miss any of the action on the trip-especially in the lock itself which, they said, was the highlight.

– CharlieMeyer2020, Tripadvisor